Workman Nydegger is pleased to announce the promotion of Kirk C. Coombs and Sterling D. Fillmore to Shareholder.

Mr. Coombs has devoted his practice to the fields of computer engineering and information technology. With previous experience as a Linux support engineer, he brings a great deal of expertise to the firm’s patent prosecution group.

Mr. Fillmore counsels clients in the procurement of U.S. and international patents, as well as prosecution of U.S. patents and trademarks. His diverse background ranging from inorganic and organic chemistry to telecommunications and semiconductor devices allows him to service IP in various fields.

Founded over 30 years ago, Workman Nydegger specializes in intellectual property (IP) law and complex litigation. The firm represents a wide array of clients in all areas of intellectual property law and complex litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright, litigation and prosecution, unfair competition and related licensing matters, and ANDA litigation, and possesses expertise in a diverse range of technologies, including computer systems, software, e-commerce and information technology; electronics and electrical engineering; pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, chemical, biotechnology, and medical and life science technologies; physics and optics; mechanics and mechanical engineering and alternative energy.